Netanyahu vows to 'complete the job' against Hamas

Aug 10, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during ‘Christian Conference’ in Jerusalem July 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo — Ronen Zvulun

(Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel has no choice but to "complete the job" and defeat Hamas, given the Palestinian group's refusal to lay down its arms.

Netnayahu also told a news conference that his new Gaza offensive plans aim to tackle two remaining Hamas strongholds.

(Reporting by Hatem Maher and Maayan LubellEditing by David Goodman)

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